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Breast Cancer

Archives for February 2010

First week of rads done
So I have had 5 treatments done so far. Not really a big deal..yet! Lets hope it stays that way. It is so tedious driving over there every dang day. I think that is going to get old, quick. One of the few things that keeps me motivated is that my rad tech is a really cute guy! WOOT WOOT!! Lucky me:) You think he likes…
Numbness
After reading Aztec's post where she mentioned going numb I was wondering if anyone else has a numbness? I had my 6th herceptin last Wed. and both arms, hands and around my mouth went numb. I had a little of it last time (with my 5th) but didn't think anything of it. Even today I still have some numbness. My oncol. thought…
Compression Sleeve
I made an appt. with a physical therapist to get a compression sleeve. She is a very nice little young lady. Anyway, I found out I need to wear a sleeve when I work due to the nature of my work (lot of lifting, climbing, carrying tools). When she measured me for the sleeve, she said my arm was slightly swollen so a sleeve…
Hooray!! Done with Chem.
I am so excited to say that I had my last and final chemo. treatment today. I feel great. The treatment went like clock work and took 1 hour less than it usually does. I will be having 6 weeks of radiation starting mid March and 11 more cycles of Herceptin but it is wonderful to have this part of my treatment done! Have a…
Abdomin Ascites fluid build up.....
Hi, Has anyone with ascites had a "denverbio" port installed in your upper abdomin in order to self drain your abdomin of fluid? My doctor suggested it yesterday. It looks scary to actually drain yourself but at the sametime, NOT being jabbed with a needle is great too. I looked at the patient usage video (you can go to…
Bi-lateral mastectomy 2/24
I'm finally nearing my surgery date of 2/24. I was diagnosed on 1/14 but it seems like I've been waiting forever to serve the beast his eviction papers. I have Invasive Ductal Cancer, Grade 3; ER-; PR-; HER2+; BRCA1&2-; size 2.2 cm at last check. I've been reading this board for a couple of weeks. You are all inspiring!…
8 pokes and nothing to show for it....
Hope everyone is getting ready for a great weekend. I plan on having a couple of strong drinks. I was to go in for my bone scan today, went to the hospital, where they tried eight times to find a vein....one in my hand, my wrist, my lower inner arm, two at the crook of the inner arm, one in each foot and finally tried the…
Doing the waiting game again
Post-chemo scans have been done this week, now it's the dreaded waiting for results. I hope to know early next week whats going to happen. Petscan showed no hotspots, so I'm being positive. Waiting for the MRI and ultrasound results now. I'm feeling well. Thanks for your kind words about my petscan.
prayers answered-I am Stage 1
Hello all, I had my lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on Tuesday and my pathology report just came in --I am officially Stage 1!! All 5 lymph nodes removed were negative and my margins were clear...I am feeling blessed and very grateful. I know I will still have radiation and not sure yet about chemo, but enjoying the…
I am so happy! I am Dancing with NED! I can't stop smiling!
I am ok! The mammo and the ultrasound showed nothing except what should be there! I almost fainted I was so happy! I think my hubby cracked a few ribs he hugged me so hard! lol But, it was worth it! What a relief to have that done! Whew! I had myself so upset and worried that I was almost sick. Why do we do that? Don't…
Off subject: pictures
I'm so impressed with everyones pictures and characters, I want to add mine and am totally clueless as to how to go about it. Please help! Sue
Tram Flap
I am having a tram flap done in July. I has a double Mas last July. Any advice? Can anyone tell me what it is like after having one? Thanks Cynthia
Anyone want to see my film?
Hey guys, as some of you know, I was working full time and attending film school part time when I was diagnosed in 2008. I had to drop out of school to do chemo and put my dreams on hold. Well, last month I started my program over again. It is a tiring schedule of 10 hours of class a week on top of my full time job, but I…
To Chemo OR NOT to Chemo
This is my very first post...diagnosed with BC in October, (you know the month when all those pink ribbons are constantly in your face as a reminder) In December had a lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy that showed NOT clear margins and a less than one mm tumor in lymph node. Just two weeks ago had a mastectomy and all…
thank-you gift ideas for a dear friend being right there for me.
I have a very dear friend who went with me to the hospital when I had my surgery in Jan. Met the surgeons and exchanged contact info, waited around until she was sure the mastectomy went well, then came back after 8 hrs to make sure she was there for me when I came out of surgery and said with me until she was sure I was…
Pathology report sniff sniff
Hi everyone, when I had my pt scan after A/C it had shown that all the cancer in my lymph nodes was gone, and my tumor had shrunk from 6cm down to 1, it was so exciting. Now after my surgery they sent my boobs, lymph nodes, and ovaries off to lab and the lymph nodes had shown cancer still in them. :( on a good note, my…
Bras after bilateral
Good Morning :) Hanging in here after surgery, still in a lot of pain but doing "OK". I was wondering, I have tissue expanders in and my left breast was a radical mastectomy with a latissimus dorsi flap put in, and my right breast was a simple mastectomy "simple, whoever thought up that term" anyhow I tissue expanders…
Had my first A/C + Avastin yesterday
Doing pretty good today. Headache, guts hurts and little indigestion, and really tired. I feel like I have a flu bug so I think I am doing really well. Everytime someone would tell me this chem would really make me sick I kept saying in my mind no it won't and I would say alittle prayer that God would stay close to me…
Devasted and Disappointed Tonight
I got thru my stress test ok today but got a call tonight from my cardiologist's office and was told I failed and will have to have a heart cath next Tuesday. Will be going tomorrow for blood workup to see if my kidneys are functioning fully. If stents have to be put in I'll have to go on plavix which means I can't have…
Please say a prayer for me!
I need all of my sisters in pink to please say a prayer for me. I go tomorrow for my mammo and ultrasound. I admit, I am scared. I know that we have to have these done, but, they bring up so many bad memories and fear in me. My hubby is going with me and he says we will celebrate afterwords big time! He is so much support…
PORT REMOVAL APPROVED BY ONC!!!! YIPPEEEEE
But now I wonder how they remove it? The surgeon put it in under anesthesia in a hospital, do I have to do that again? I'm so happy to put this behind me!
Anyone have problems with bruising after infusion at port site?
Yesterday was my third A/C infusion. Same nurse I had before (very good). This time, I bled more than usual at the site upon removal of cath. I have a round bruise covering the "nob" as I call it. Anyone have this problem? Should I be concerned? I'm having my Neulasta tomorrow and will have someone look at it. I'm just…
Petscan question
What does hotspots mean? I was told I have no hotspots on my petscan and my doctors were amazed, but my ultrasound showed otherwise. I saw my ultrasound films and saw the dark spots. I had the films to take to MRI place. I had an MRI done today, don't know about that one yet. Which test shows the most accurate results? I…
Why do I feel guilty?
I have so many friends that are going thru chemo and cancer treatment. I am so glad to be there for them and offer any advice and support but when they ask me how I am doing, I feel guilty saying "great! My cancer is gone!" ....seems silly but I know how sad they are feeling and I feel like Im rubbing it in. My friend…
Starting Kemo
Just got back from Dr. I now have the real dx,, Stage 2A,,1 node had cancer. Have to go and have port put in Friday 29. Not sure when he's gonna start kemo,, but he did tell me I'll have 16 rounds,,Adriamycin,Cytoxan,,Taxol. Not heard many good things about any of those. Anyone here have that mix? Just wondering what I…
Captains log. . . day 7. just me complaining
. . and I feel like poo. I thought for sure that I was going to breeze through this first chemo. . be down for a few days at most. HA jokes on me. Im still home from work feeling tired, heavy, achy and all around puny. Yesterday I developed hives on my neck, stomach and back. kinda reminds me of chicken pox but its not.…
Dancing with NED!!!!
Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop in and let everyone know that I am officially dancing with NED!! Big WHAHOOS! or WOOHOOS! or YIPPIES! or.....Geesh, shout anything your heart desires! I know so many of you prayed for me, stood by my side, sent virtual hugs and heartfelt words, and walked with me throughout all my treatment,…
First Appointment w/Oncologist
I have my first visit with an oncologist Feb 24th. What should I expect from my first visit and what questions should I be asking? All advice is welcome. Thanks a million! Pat
Off topic: OMG do I feel bad
I have such a stomach ache. I just ate a whole row of those chocolate mint Girl Scout cookies! I didn't realize it till the whole row was gone! Never eat and do something else at the same time. That's my diet tip.
Anyone else 1/2 way through rads and exhausted ?
Gee, I didn't expect to be this tired so quicky, but I guess working full time doesn't help matters much. Feel bad for hubby cause I get home from work, eat and by 7 pm I'm ready for bed.....this fatigue is worse than from chemo. Judy

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